Block 12 – Billie’s Sampler
Framed Square – Block 12 Billie’s Sampler. Unique but simple. There are several ways to make this block. I chose to Foundation Paper Piece (FPP), wanting to get all the miter angles to align perfectly. Another way is to use simple Quarter Square Triangles (QSTs) with sashing. You can add sashing without the miter. or the with the miter the choice is up to you. this block is 12 1/2 x 12 1/2″ with 4 x 6 1/2″ sub blocks.
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The sizes are exact. No room for any mistake or complication. Because I FPP i cut my pieces a little big. (Note: Need to learn to check the round to 1/8″ in the printing with Electric Quilt 8). Cutting HSTs should be 3 3/4″ square, QSTs should be 5 1/4″ and the strips should be 1 1/2 x 7 1/4″
Templates for perfect piecing
Print four copies. each side should measure 6 1/2″.
Cutting
- 4 x 6″ square, 1 of each color (cut into QSTs)
- 2 x 2 1/2″ strips width of Fat Quarter (each of all 4 colors).
Assembly
secure center QST to FPP template. add 2 1/2″ strip . stitch on line, I used a 1.8mm straight stitch using 150wt core-spun polyester thread (Amann Metter Saba)
Press open to the strip side. I used Acorn Easy Pressing solution pen for flat seams
Trim the QST pieces on the dotted cut line.
Repeat, there should be 4 sets of QSTs.
Assembly as 4 patch, be cautious to match all the seams and corners.
Finish assembling your QSTs into squares. 6 1/2 x 6 1/2″ Using magic pins (note these pins bend easily), Acorn seam align glue each piece was perfectly secure for stitching.
Assemble the 4 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2″ sub blocks into a single 4 patch 12 1/2 x 12 1/2″ block.
Success! Block 12 Billie’s Sampler is complete, and double you have now completed 1/2 of the 24 blocks in the project. Congratulations.
